BrookstoneTechU - Photostory

	PhotoStory: In the Classroom and BeyondFacilitated by Shirley GarrettSo you want to find another way to use those photos you take or the PowerPoints you make throughout the year? How about making them into a video. Oh, but you don’t want to have to learn some expensive, hard program? Then, PhotoStory is the program for you! Not only is it free and easy, but it’s quick! In this PhotoStory workshop, you will learn how to import pictures, add narration, add titles, make transitions, add music, and save it all in video format. Most importantly, you will also get several ideas on how PhotoStory can be used your classroom and beyond! By the end of this workshop, you will be well on your way to making a video to use in your classroom or thinking of great video projects for your students to make! (Beginner Level- 8:15-11:15 on October 5th and February 14th)
Objectives:	To download PhotoStory 3, a free software, onto computer. To convert a PowerPoint to make useable files. To learn how to import pictures, to add narration, titles, motion, transitions, and music, and to finalize everything into a video utilizing PhotoStory 3. To create a video for the classroom using PhotoStory 3. To brainstorm ideas on how to use PhotoStory 3 in the classroom and beyond.
Websites and PDFs:	Ideas: https://sites.google.com/site/photostoryclassroom/ http://cnx.org/content/m32299/latest/ http://21stcenturyteaching.pbworks.com/w/page/833439/Ideas%20for%20Photostory%203%20Projects http://crflee.wmwikis.net/file/view/Tech+Expert.pdf http://rcbotech.wikispaces.com/file/view/50+ways+to+use+photostory+3.pdf (excellent list) Instructions: https://sites.google.com/site/taylorjc25/ps3 http://saisditls.wikispaces.com/Photostory+3+in+the+Classroom http://www.jakesonline.org/photostory.htm Tutorial videos (excellent) http://www.jakesonline.org/photostory3.pdf (excellent directions) SlideShare (Audacity and Photostory): http://www.slideshare.net/lisashusband/audacity-and-photo-story-in-the-classroom Rubric: http://ms.harlan.k12.ia.us/Hall/PhotoStory/PhotoStoryRubric.pdf (excellent rubric)
Examples:	Sight Words http://vimeo.com/838368
	How to Wash your Hands http://vimeo.com/469913
	No, David http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=20284
	Intermediate School's ABC video http://www.brookstoneschool.org/page/6670/205/1
Download PhotoStory 3:	http://software-files-a.cnet.com/s/software/10/33/91/55/Pstory.msi
Resources:	Pictures: Pics 4 Learning Flickr Music: www.freeplaymusic.com Colored slides: http://www.jakesonline.org/photostory.htm Make your own in PowerPoint and save as a jpeg
Evaluation:	Evaluation for Tech U workshops.pdf Details Download 98 KB
Attendees:	Ashley Byard (Art) Shannon Henry (1st Grade) Lori Schorr (1st Grade) Sandi Smith (Counselor) David Cowser (4th and 5th Grade) Tammy Shortnacy (Kindergarten) Karen Hearn (Fine Arts) Susan Pitts (2nd Grade)
Final Products for the Fall Class	Ashley (Type in Title Here and) Shannon (Type in Title Here) Lori (Type in Title Here) Sandi (Type in Title Here) David (Type in Title Here) Tammy (Type in Title Here) Karen (Type in Title Here) Susan (Type in Title Here)